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Subtract 49/30 from 1/48

1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 1 19/30

1/48 - 49/30 is -129/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    49/30 = 49 × 8/30 × 8 = 392/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/240 - 392/240 = 5 - 392/240 = -387/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -129/80

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